EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 February 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

RED CROSS SOCIETY EXAMINATION RESULTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) As a result of examinations held during the year the following members of the Eketahuna sub-centre of the Red Cross Society have qualified for certificates: — First Aid: Mrs G. R. Sayle-Rced, Miss E. Oldfield, Miss M. McAnulty, Mr R. Hornblow, Miss M. Kewley, Miss M. Wilson, Miss C. Wilson. Mrs C. Cooper, Mrs F. Schormann, Miss P. O'Regan, Mrs W. J. Henderson. Miss R. White. Mrs F. J. Evans, Miss I. Straka. Miss A. Morrison, Miss N. Greathead. Mrs C. Morrison. Miss H. Fraser, Miss L. McCowan.

Home Nursing: Mrs J. Reid. Mrs F. J. Evans. Miss N. Greathead, Miss M. McAnulty, Mrs D. Ryan, Miss M. Wilson. Miss H. Fraser, Miss K. Herbert, Mrs V. Wimsett, Miss P. O'Regan, Miss' M. E. Cave, Miss E. Oldfield. Miss R. White, Miss B. Thompson, Miss I. Straka, Mrs G. R. Sayle-Reed, Miss L. McCowan, Miss M. Kewley. Mrs W. J. Henderson, Mrs F. Schormann. The classes were conducted by Dr E. H. Simmers (First Aid) and Mrs M. Stone-Wigg (Home Nursing). The examiners were Dr H. Paterson (First Aid) and Miss N. Ockender, Matron of the Pahiatua Hospital (Home Nursing). WOMEN’S INSTITUTE NIREAHA MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Nireaha Women's Institute was held on Tuesday afternoon when Mrs J. Hawkins presided over a fair attendance of members. A general discussion took place on the question of making comforts for soldiers and all arrangements for the same were finalised. The competitions resulted as follow: Rainbow cake. Mrs J. Hawkins 1; Mrs P. Wilkin 2. Article made from a lemon. Mrs P. Wilkin 1. Best bloom, Mrs P. Wilkin 1; Mrs F. Hansen 2. A tasty afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses, Mrs O'NeilLand Miss I. Spring. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mrs R. Thomason in her recent bereavement. A motion of sympathy was also extended to Mrs F. Mason in hoi’ illness. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Personal Items. Mr Eric Spanks Kakariki, has entered the- service of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Wellington, as a cadet. Mrs F. Mason. Nireaha, is at present an inmate of the Bethany Hospital, Wellington. Mrs R. Barf, Palmerston North, has returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs P. Wilkin, Atea. Mr M. G. Wilkin. Atea, will enter the Papakura military camp next week. Mrs H. Palmer, Wellington, has returned from a visit, to her sister. Mrs R. Thomas, Atea. Mr and Mrs J. Takhan, of Awakino, have been the guests of the Misses Anderson, Alfredton Road, after an absence of 27 years from the district. Mr J. A. Reyden has been appointed assistant primary teacher at the District High School. Mr 11. J. Kenbin is relieving, at the primary department. District High School Opened. The District High School commenced the year with 140 primary pupils, while there are 50 attending the secondary department. The District High School's fancy dress ball, which was abandoned just prior to the holiday owing to an out-; break of chicken pox, will probably : take place in the near future. RIFLE SHOOTING ALFREDTON CLUB. The Alfredton Club held its weekly shoot on Saturday in a boisterous wind. Rifleman C. Morrison was in good form and was lop scorer with 95 off the gun. Scores:—C. Morrison, 500yds 48, GOO yds 47, handicap 0, total 95; R. Dagg, 44, 44, 7. 95; W. Loach 41. 39. 15. 95; I. Macdonald 42. 45. 7, 94: L. Duckett' 48, 44, 2, 94; 11. Duckett 46. -13. 2, 91; J. I). Macdonald 48, 43, 0. 9; A. Algie 43. 40. 7. 91; G. Godinagh 46. 40. 5, 91: J. Reid 40. 43. 7. 94; E. Morrison 38. 37. 15, 90; H. Percy 44. 43, 0. 37; J. Evans 36, 43, 7, 8(1. The previous Saturday’s shoot resulted in a win for Rfm. L. Duckett. Scores: L. Duckett. 300yds 47, 500yds 47, handicap 2, total 96; A. Edrnonds 47, 44, 4, 95; A. Algie 45, 43. (1, 94; L. McKeown 37, 42. 15, 94; JI. Percy 48, 45, 0, 93; R. Dagg 42, 41. 7. 93; W. Leach 4G, 37, 15. 92; J. Reid 38. 46. 7, 91; IT. Duckett 45. 44. 2, 91; A. Leach 42, 39, 7, 88; ,T. Macdonald 41. 46, 0. 87.